THE GOD OF PADDAN ARAM (II) (119 downloads)
(Jacob Builds His Wealth)
Genesis 30:25-31:55
Key Verse 31:42 “If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would surely have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my hardship and the toil of my hands, and last night he rebuked you.”
- After working for Laban for 14 years, what were the terms of the new contract? (25-35) How did Laban try to take advantage of Jacob? (36)
- Describe Jacob’s efforts to improve the quality of his stock and increase the number of flocks and herds. (37-43) Read 31:4-12. What do Jacob’s words tell us about Laban’s treachery and about how Jacob became wealthy in spite of this?
- Read 31:38-42. What do Jacob’s words to Laban tell us about his life as a servant in Laban’s house? What do these verses tell us about Jacob?
- Why did Jacob flee Paddan Aram by deceiving Laban?(31:1-3, 13-16, 42) How did God remind Jacob of his vow at Bethel and how did he protect Jacob? (28:13-22, 31:13, 22-30)
- What do the events of Paddan Aram reveal about Jacob’s strengths and weaknesses? How did God keep his promises to Jacob through all these events? (31:42)